Construction of a wooden structure on a stone foundation in a wooded area with blue sky and green trees in the background.

1887 Restoration

Gravenhurst

2026

A historic 1887 stone structure restored on the shores of Lake Muskoka in Gravenhurst. The original stone structures were carefully rebuilt to preserve the character of the property while providing a solid foundation for generations to come — classic Muskoka craftsmanship, brought back to life.

  • Where the project all began - 1887 Restoration

    Where the project all began - 1887 Restoration

  • Where the project all began - 1887 Restoration

    Where the project all began - 1887 Restoration

  • Construction site with stone chimney and brick walls, orange safety barriers, and orange pipes, under a clear sky with some clouds.

    Preparing to start the teardown

  • Construction site with stone fireplace or chimney structure being built inside a greenhouse. Various tools and orange flexible ducts for dust containment or ventilation are scattered around. The area is surrounded by orange plastic sheeting and a metal framework supports the semi-transparent roof.

    Preparing to start the teardown

  • 1887 Restoration

    Poured concrete base

  • 1887 Restoration

    Rebuilding fireplace base

  • 1887 Restoration

    Walls going back up

  • 1887 Restoration

    Walls going back up

  • 1887 Restoration

    Beginning the fireplace rebuild

  • 1887 Restoration

    Concrete caps poured

  • 1887 Restoration

    Retrofitted fireplace to comply with code

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    1887 Fireplace stands once again

  • 1887 Restoration

    Countertop bar space behind the fireplace

  • 1887 Restoration

    1887 Restoration

  • 1887 Restoration

    1887 Restoration

  • 1887 Restoration

    1887 Restoration

  • 1887 Restoration

    1887 Restoration

  • 1887 Restoration

    1887 Restoration

  • 1887 Restoration

    1887 Restoration

  • 1887 Restoration

    1887 Restoration